The Comox Valley Schools board approved new boundary catchment adjustments for four local elementary schools on Nov. 26.
Airport Elementary, Aspen Park Elementary, Brooklyn Elementary and Valley View Elementary all have had adjustments to their boundaries.
These changes, designed to address enrolment growth and improve accessibility for families, will come into effect in time for Kindergarten registration in January 2025 for next school year 2025-2026.
The new catchments reflect the district's commitment to balancing enrolment across schools while maintaining walk-able, safe routes and minimizing transportation needs. These adjustments will only apply to new enrolments starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Current students will remain unaffected by the changes.
Highlights of the adjustments include:
- Airport Elementary: New developments along Aspen Road and parts of Idiens Way will now be moved to become part of the Aspen Park Elementary catchment. Future developments along Pritchard Road north of Cambridge Road will now be assigned to Airport Elementary to alleviate pressure on Brooklyn Elementary.
- Aspen Park Elementary: The catchment will expand to include the new developments along Aspen Road and parts of Idiens Way that used to be part of Airport Elementary. Students in apartment buildings near Superstore will now be assigned to Valley View Elementary.
- Brooklyn Elementary: Boundary adjustments will move future developments near Pritchard Road north of Cambridge Road to Airport Elementary, optimally managing capacity in both schools.
- Valley View Elementary: The boundary expanded to include new apartments near Superstore that used to be part of the Aspen Elementary catchment, offering a shorter and safer commute for families.
Families affected by the changes are encouraged to review the updated catchment maps on the district website, .
